[He watches the waltz step and reminds himself that sometime, when he can find a record player or this world's equivalent, he'll teach her a proper waltz. And maybe a partner dance or two more.
It's easier to think about the things he should teach her -- the things he should do for her -- than about what she just said.
This October, he realized some time ago, would have made it twenty years since he stepped through the interim space. Twenty years since he entered Columbia and became one of the Lutece twins instead of just the Lutece. Since his singularity became a partnership. He makes himself keep his smile, though his gaze turns to the keys of the piano.]
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It's easier to think about the things he should teach her -- the things he should do for her -- than about what she just said.
This October, he realized some time ago, would have made it twenty years since he stepped through the interim space. Twenty years since he entered Columbia and became one of the Lutece twins instead of just the Lutece. Since his singularity became a partnership. He makes himself keep his smile, though his gaze turns to the keys of the piano.]
It's a little strange, but I manage.